Dowdy Lake Picnic Site

Area Status: Open

The Dowdy Lake Day Use Area is situated along the north shore of Dowdy Lake. It provides parking and picnicking opportunities for day users of the area. There are 18 picnic sites each with a table and grill. There are two restrooms and a boat ramp within the area. A fee is required.

Fishing is the most popular activity for this site. Please contact the Colorado Department of Parks & Wildlife for fishing regulations and licensing.

At a Glance

Fees

$6 day-use fee which begins when the Dowdy campground opens until it closes. Interagency Annual, Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes are accepted at this area. Visitors can purchase a $60 American Land & Leisure seasonal pass which provides access to all American Land and Leisure managed day-use areas.

Closest Towns:

Fort Collins, Red Feather Lakes

Water:

Drinking water available until 9/30

Restroom:

Vault Toilets

Operated By:

American Land & Leisure

General Information

Directions: Drive 21 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto the Red Feather Lakes Road (County Road 74E) and travel approximately 22 miles. Turn right (north) and travel another mile to signed campground entrance on the right.

Recreation Map

Activities

Fishing

HIDE

Lake and Pond Fishing

Picnicking

SHOW

Picnicking

The Dowdy Lake Day Use Area is situated along the north shore of Dowdy Lake. It provides parking and picnicking opportunities for day users of the area. There are 18 picnic sites each with a table and grill. There are two restrooms and a boat ramp within the area. A fee is required.

Fire Information

Unless fire restrictions are in effect, campfires are allowed in the fire ring or grate provided.

No. of Sites

18

Water Activities

SHOW

Boating - Motorized

This picnic area is adjacent to Dowdy Lake and there is a day use fee.

Motor Type

Gas and electric motors allowed as long as they are operated at wakeless speeds.